International Paper (NYSE: IP) today announced that Rampraveen Swaminathan has been named as President, IP India, effective November 1, 2014 and will continue to serve as Vice-President of International Paper.

Swaminathan will replace Michael W. Amick, Jr., who was promoted as Senior Vice-President, N.A. papers, pulp and consumer packaging. In his new role, Swaminathan will be responsible for International Paper’s business interests in India.

Swaminathan joined International Paper in 2012 as Managing Director and CEO of International APPM Ltd (IP-APPM). He became as International Paper Vice-President in 2013.

Swaminathan will continue to be responsible for IP-APPM’s operations in India. He is also the Chairman of IP India Foundation and serves as a member of the advisory board of the World Wildlife Fund (WWF).

The $29-billion revenue International Paper is a global leader in packaging and paper with manufacturing operations in North America, Europe, Latin America, Russia, Asia and North Africa.